Fiber Splicing & Testing Site Supervisor

Dycom; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

PTO, parental leave, and holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision,  &

Job summary

Pro-Tel is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead high-visibility fiber optic deployment projects in hyperscaler data center environments. You will oversee splicing, optical testing, and ensure ultra-low loss budgets across complex topologies, coordinating on-site teams and vendors.

Based in the Columbus area, travel to field locations is expected. The role combines leadership, quality control, risk management, and scheduling to meet the Baseline Project Schedule while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Lead on-site fiber deployment projects with high visibility in hyperscaler data centers.
• Oversee optical testing (OTDR, OLTS, VFL) and ensure loss budgets meet requirements.
• Identify and communicate site safety hazards and implement mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Lead an on-site technical team to complete fiber deployment on time and to spec.
• Quality Control & Testing: Oversee optical testing and ensure test results meet hyperscaler standards.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and advise on mitigations for safety and facility rules.
• Client & Vendor Liaison: Serve as primary on-site liaison with clients, facility reps, trades, and vendors.
• Scheduling & Administration: Use project management tools to create progress reports and manage crew schedules.
• Cross-functional Interface: Coordinate with management across operations, engineering, installation, and procurement.

Skills

Site leadership

Quality & testing

Risk management

Client & vendor liaison

Scheduling & admin

Cross-functional interface

Tools

EXFO FastReporter

Viavi

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Word

Google Workspace

Job description

Discover a more connected career

Pro-Tel is seeking a highly capable Site Supervisor to lead high-visibility, large-scale fiber optic infrastructure projects within mission-critical hyperscaler data center environments. This role focuses on overseeing high-density fiber splicing, advanced optical testing, and ensuring ultra-low loss budgets are met across complex network topologies. The locations are Hyperscaler Data Center Sites / Remote Office Environment with travel to various field locations.

Candidates will need to be located in the area of Columbus, Ohio.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks

• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

• 401(k) w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Education Reimbursement

• Legal Insurance

• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Site Leadership: Lead an on-site technical team of fiber splicers and technicians to complete the assigned fiber deployment projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.

• Quality Control & Testing: Oversee all optical testing (OTDR, OLTS, VFL, and fiber characterization), ensure accurate interpretation of test results (e.g., SOR files), and guarantee that insertion loss and return loss meet stringent hyperscaler standards.

• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, report identified risks to management, and provide recommendations for mitigation, particularly regarding site-specific safety hazards, critical facility rules, and clean-room environment restrictions.

• Client & Vendor Liaison: Act as the primary on-site liaison between our company, the hyperscaler client, facility representatives, other trades, and equipment vendors. Address questions, concerns, and complaints throughout the project lifecycle.

• Scheduling & Administration: Utilize project management software to build daily progress reports, track splicing matrices, and manage crew schedules to align with the Baseline Project Schedule.

• Cross-functional Interface: Interface with all levels of management in operations, engineering, installation, and procurement services to implement needed areas of change and operational improvements.

The pay range is $105,000-$115,000 per year depending on experience

What you’ll need

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication & Interpersonal: Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet strict regulatory deadlines. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve and minimize recurring field problems, specifically relating to optical link failures, macrobends, and dirty connectors.

• Technical / Software: Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Google office applications, and general file structures, alongside proficiency with testing software (e.g., EXFO FastReporter, Viavi).

• Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of (or the ability to quickly learn about) hyperscaler network architectures (spine-and-leaf), high-fiber-count ribbon splicing, single-mode/multi-mode deployment, and data center hot/cold aisle protocols.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Travel & Site Conditions: Includes a remote office environment, but also requires travel with potential overnight stays. Must be able to work in active data center environments, adhering to strict security, PPE, and noise safety requirements.

• Physicality: Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and the physical dexterity to navigate around server racks, overhead conveyances, and under raised floors.

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.